Fair board takes first step to get luxury hotel near Gate 1

The Kentucky State Fair Board passed a resolution Friday asking state officials to solicit hotel companies' proposals for developing a luxury hotel near the Kentucky Exposition Center's Gate 1.

The hotel would go on a site where an old transportation office would be demolished; the hotel would be connected by an elevated walkway over the Circle of Champions to the fairgrounds' large South Wing exhibit hall.

It's the third time since 2007 that the fair board has sought proposals for the hotel. Chairman Mark Lynn and board CEO Rip Rippetoe, both new in their positions since Jan. 1, said they believe the improving economy now makes the hotel feasible.

Louisville, Kentucky • Southern Indiana

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Fair board takes first step to get luxury hotel near Gate 1

The Kentucky State Fair Board passed a resolution Friday asking state officials to solicit hotel companies' proposals for developing a luxury hotel near the Kentucky Exposition Center's Gate 1.